Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Suffolk?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Suffolk. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am downsizing from my property. My previous lawyers has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Suffolk if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Suffolk. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, but the property agent advised that the seller will only move forward if we instruct the agent's chosen lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family solicitor who is familiar with conveyancing in Suffolk

It is highly unlikely the sellers are driving this. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to instruct your preferred Suffolk conveyancing firm - not the ones that will provide their estate agent a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing targets demanded by corporate headquarters.

I have just appointed agents to market my garden apartment in Suffolk. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have recently had a yearly service charge invoice – Do I pay up?

It best that you pay the maintenance contribution as you normally would as all rents and maintenance payments should be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Suffolk - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

Can you inform me if there are any major works in the planning that could increase the maintenance charges? What prohibitions exist in the Suffolk Lease? How much is the annual service fee and ground rent?

My boyfriend is purchasing a ground floor flat in Suffolk. He was given a quote by the property lawyer recommended by the estate agents and it came to £1385 . It was 7 years ago I sold and purchased a property and it cost was £450. Have fees really gone up that much?

You should e-mail 3 or 4 local Suffolk conveyancing solicitors seeking estimates. It is advisable to base your choice not solely on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the reply was.